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    bluetooth upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by khetik, Oct 22, 2011.

  1. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    My M15x didn't have a bluetooth module in it when I purchased it, however, I feel like adding one on now so I can sync my phone and other devices easily without the hassle of wires. I was wondering if it's possible to do so and which one is compatible with the laptop.

    Also I saw 2 different ones, one that has a cable attached and one without. Is the cable necessary? And would I need any screws to screw down the bluetooth module?

    I found these 2 on Ebay but not sure if it'll work:

    M960G:
    Alienware I7 M15X Bluetooth Wireless Card M960G 0M960G Tested 30 Days Warranty | eBay


    M560G bluetooth 370:
    Dell Bluetooth 370 Card P560G M17X M15X | eBay
     
    khetik, Oct 22, 2011
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  2. dutchess63

    dutchess63 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I have the 2nd option the Broadcom 370 in my M15x
    (note the driver is Dell as they OEM it from Broadcom)
     
    dutchess63, Oct 22, 2011
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  3. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    thanks i'll jump on that one then +rep

    btw i've been meaning to ask how you got the hdmi 1.4a and the 2x usb 3.0 ports? Did you change the board? how much, from where? I'm guessin it still left you with the 1x usb 2.0/esata port?
     
    khetik, Oct 23, 2011
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  4. dutchess63

    dutchess63 Notebook Consultant

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    Sure, hdmi 1.4a support when I upgraded to gtx 560m.
    My gtx 260m before supported hdmi 1.3
    Just displayport to hdmi cable or adapter and your good :D

    2x usb 3.0 - if you get an expresscard54 to 2x usb3.0 from eBay.
    Its really cheap and TOP upgrade about 25 usd (i got it even cheaper I won the auction luckyme haha)
    Read here:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m15x/573153-m15x-usb-3-0-express-card-54-a.html
     
    dutchess63, Oct 24, 2011
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  5. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Ahhh nice, thanks for the info, I'm guessing the 560m is how you got your 3d as well :cool:

    Uber-ly jealous of your M15x btw :p
     
    khetik, Oct 24, 2011
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  6. dutchess63

    dutchess63 Notebook Consultant

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    Well 260m supports the 3d as well, no problem :)
    I had 260m running in 3d with my AW2310 120Hz monitor before.

    But important for 3d you need a "special" adapter : DisplayPort to Dual Link DVI Adapter. Only with this thing you get 120Hz output(instead of 60Hz) and 120Hz is required to get the 3d.

    Dell offers it here but (as always) too expensive:
    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=330-5521

    I got mine of eBay for about 25 euro :D
     
    dutchess63, Oct 24, 2011
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